
Derrick
Favors
F · CHI · Very poor
- PAL
- 13
- WAR
- 0.0
- PTS
- 5.3
2021-22
Derrick Favors
#33F
Chicago Bulls
Biography
- Team
- Chicago Bulls
- Position
- Forward
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Born
- July 15, 1991 (35)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, GA
- College
- Georgia Tech
- Draft
- 2010: Rd 1, Pk 3 (NJ)
- Experience
- 12th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Oklahoma City Thunder · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2020-21 (1 season)
- New Orleans Pelicans · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2011-12 – 2018-19 (8 seasons)
- 2010 11 Totals · 2010-11 (1 season)
- Utah Jazz · 2010-11 (1 season)
- New Jersey Nets · 2010-11 (1 season)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 39 | 18 | 16.7 | 2.4-4.7 | 51.6 | 0.1-0.4 | 12.5 | 0.4-0.6 |
| 2020-21 | Utah Jazz | 68 | 0 | 15.3 | 2.3-3.6 | 63.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9-1.2 |
| 2019-20 | New Orleans Pelicans | 51 | 49 | 24.4 | 4.1-6.6 | 61.7 | 0.0-0.1 | 14.3 | 0.8-1.4 |
| 2018-19 | Utah Jazz | 76 | 70 | 23.2 | 4.8-8.1 | 58.6 | 0.2-1.0 | 21.8 | 2.0-3.0 |
| 2017-18 | Utah Jazz | 77 | 77 | 28.0 | 5.1-9.1 | 56.3 | 0.2-0.8 | 22.2 | 1.8-2.8 |
| 2016-17 | Utah Jazz | 50 | 39 | 23.7 | 4.1-8.3 | 48.7 | 0.1-0.2 | 30.0 | 1.3-2.2 |
| 2015-16 | Utah Jazz | 62 | 59 | 32.0 | 6.7-13.1 | 51.5 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 2.9-4.1 |
| 2014-15 | Utah Jazz | 74 | 74 | 30.8 | 6.5-12.4 | 52.5 | 0.0-0.1 | 16.7 | 3.0-4.5 |
| 2013-14 | Utah Jazz | 73 | 73 | 30.2 | 5.3-10.2 | 52.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6-3.9 |
| 2012-13 | Utah Jazz | 77 | 8 | 23.2 | 3.6-7.4 | 48.2 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 2.3-3.4 |
| 2011-12 | Utah Jazz | 65 | 9 | 21.3 | 3.4-6.8 | 49.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.9-3.0 |
| 2010-11 | 2010 11 Totals | 78 | 27 | 19.7 | 2.8-5.3 | 51.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3-2.2 |
| 2010-11 | Utah Jazz | 22 | 4 | 20.2 | 3.4-6.4 | 52.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5-2.6 |
| 2010-11 | New Jersey Nets | 56 | 23 | 19.5 | 2.5-4.9 | 51.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3-2.1 |
Derrick Favors: our analysis
2021-22 season: 39 GP, 5.3 PTS, 4.7 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.4 STL, 0.3 BLK. WAR 0.0 · PAL 13, very poor.
In 2021-22, Derrick Favors, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 13 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of 0.0.
His strengths: playmaking (62, above average). On the other hand, scoring (13, among the weakest in the league) and impact (17, well below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), his biggest contribution: defensive BPM (+0.3); his biggest cost: offensive BPM (-2.3).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
5.3
Rebounds
4.7
Assists
0.6
TS%
53.4 %
Usage
13.4 %
PER
13.6
WS/48
.105
On/off +/−
-0.9
Minutes
16.7
Games
39
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.3
80% of cases: -0.3 to 2.9
Points/game
5.0
Games
51
WAR 2021-22
0.0
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↓ Declining (-37)
- 2021-220.0 WAR · 0.0 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-37 · 30 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
64
Rotation
- SCO
- Scoring
- 61
- SHT
- Shooting
- 71
- FIN
- Finishing
- 68
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 63
- BAL
- Ball security
- 94
- REB
- Rebounding
- 74
- DEF
- Defense
- 78
- DUR
- Durability
- 61
- EX
- Experience
- 87
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
9.6 pi
38th percentile
At the rim
67.3 %
17th percentile
Rim share
30.2 %
28th percentile
Midrange
40.6 %
68th percentile
Three-point
.125
23th percentile
3PA share
8.8 %
43th percentile
Corner threes
7.1 %
6th percentile
Free throws
.640
21th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | vs PHX | L 124-104 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| Feb 17 | vs SAS | L 114-106 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-0 |
| Feb 15 | @ NYK | W 127-123 OT | 21 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-1 |
| Feb 12 | @ PHI | L 100-87 | 28 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-13 | 0-2 |
| Feb 10 | vs TOR | L 117-98 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Feb 8 | vs GSW | L 110-98 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Feb 6 | @ SAC | L 113-103 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Feb 1 | vs POR | W 98-81 | 21 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-1 |
| Jan 16 | vs CLE | L 107-102 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Jan 12 | @ WAS | L 122-118 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
Derrick Favors: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Derrick Favors average in 2021-22?
Derrick Favors averages 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 39 games in 2021-22.
How old is Derrick Favors?
Derrick Favors is 35 years old: he was born on July 15, 1991.
How tall is Derrick Favors, and how much does he weigh?
Derrick Favors is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 265 lb (120 kg).
Where is Derrick Favors from?
United States: Derrick Favors was born in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.
What team does Derrick Favors play for?
Derrick Favors plays for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA, at F, wearing number 33.
How good is Derrick Favors?
Derrick Favors produced 0.0 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 13 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Where was Derrick Favors drafted?
Derrick Favors was drafted in 2010 by NJ, in round 1 (pick 3 of the round).
What is Derrick Favors's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.3 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.






